Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net Income	$ 27,996	$ 23,438
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6)	(18)
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	27,990	23,420
Adjustments to reconcile net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	2,466	1,685
Depreciation and amortization expense	24,142	22,935
Amortization of debt issuance costs, discount and/or premium	1,224	1,537
Provision for doubtful accounts	535	0
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax	(1,484)	(1,217)
Income tax (benefit) provision related to equity compensation	(558)	(1,127)
Loss on sale/disposal of property and equipment	235	125
Deferred tax benefit	0	(67)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Changes in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets	(7,227)	(6,603)
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	15,829	4,749
Net cash provided by operating activities	63,152	45,437
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of Protocol, cash consideration	(13,000)	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	165	4
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale	0	1,602
Change in restricted cash and investments	(3,273)	2,330
Capital expenditures	(17,531)	(11,402)
Cash used in investing activities - discontinued operations		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(33,639)	(7,466)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	103,000	410,000
Payments on long-term debt	(110,393)	(358,438)
Proceeds from reissuance of treasury stock in connection with ESPP	84	66
Debt issuance costs	0	(5,650)
Income tax benefit related to equity compensation	558	1,127
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	3,275	3,049
Cash dividends paid	(41,139)	(35,711)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(44,615)	14,443
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	1,040	(445)
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(14,062)	51,969
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	52,125	31,755
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	38,063	83,724
Non-cash Investing and Financing activities:
Capital expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 1,772	$ 2,844